JP7326690B2 - hinge - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to hinges.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine capable of preventing game balls from staying on the upper surface of a decorative cover without impairing the design of the gaming machine. For example, in Patent Document 1, a side surface on the fixed end side of a lower hinge mechanism that is provided at one end in the width direction of the outer frame and pivotally supports the middle frame with respect to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is covered with a fixed end side cover. The upper edge of the fixed end side cover portion is provided with an inclined surface inclined downward toward the front side of the game machine. A hinge mechanism is described in which the angle of inclination of the inclined surface is larger than the angle of inclination of the second inclined surface.

JP 2015-160047 A

However, with the hinge mechanism described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the game ball may not drop from the upper surface portion of the decorative cover depending on the position of the game ball.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and the main object of the present invention is to provide a hinge that can reduce the possibility that a play ball stays on the upper surface of the hinge when opening and closing the main body or the glass frame. aim.

The present invention employs the following means to achieve at least one of the above objects.

The hinge of the present invention is
An outer frame hinge metal fitting disposed at the lower side of the game machine and fixed to the outer frame via an outer frame fixing portion, and a main body member covering the front surface of the outer frame are hingedly connected to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame. and a front frame hinge fitting for hinge-connecting the front frame covering the front surface of the body member to the outer frame so that it can be opened and closed,
The outer frame hinge fitting includes an outer frame side base fixed to the upper surface of the outer frame fixing portion, an inclined surface extending from one end side of the outer frame side base and inclined obliquely upward, and the inclined surface. An outer frame side extension portion extending in a direction horizontal to the outer frame side base portion from the opposite side of the outer frame side base portion,
It is.

The hinge of the present invention includes an outer frame hinge metal fitting which is disposed at the lower side of the game machine and is fixed to the outer frame via the outer frame fixing portion, and a main body member covering the front surface of the outer frame, which opens and closes with respect to the outer frame. The body member and the front frame are attached to the outer frame by having the main body hinge metal fitting for hinge connection and the front frame hinge metal fitting for hinge connection of the front frame covering the front surface of the main body member to the outer frame so that the front frame can be opened and closed. Fix it so that it can be opened and closed. At this time, the outer frame hinge fitting includes an outer frame side base fixed to the upper surface of the outer frame fixing portion, an inclined surface extending from one end side of the outer frame side base and inclined obliquely upward, and an outer side of the inclined surface. Since it consists of the outer frame side base portion and the outer frame side extension portion extending in the horizontal direction from the opposite side of the frame side base portion, when at least one of the main body member or the front frame is opened, the outer frame hinge metal fitting may be broken for some reason. Even if the play ball falls on the upper part of the outer frame hinge metal fitting, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the play ball falls through the inclined surface and stays on the upper part of the outer frame hinge metal fitting. By doing so, when the body member or the glass frame is closed to the outer frame, it is possible to reduce the possibility of the play ball being caught.

In the hinge according to the present invention, the outer frame hinge metal fitting is made of metal and has a through hole in the inclined surface, and the outer frame fixing portion is made of resin and has a protrusion that can pass through the through hole. When the outer frame hinge fitting is fixed to the upper surface of the outer frame fixing portion, a part of the protrusion penetrates the through hole, and the top surface of the protrusion is on the outer frame side. It may be characterized by being located at a position closer to the outer frame side base portion than the surface of the extension portion. By doing this, when at least one of the main body member and the glass frame is closed, even if one of the main body hinge metal fittings or the glass hinge metal fittings bends downward due to the weight of the main body member or the glass frame, the hinge can still be secured. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the main body hinge metal fitting and the outer frame hinge metal fitting will be brought into contact with each other, resulting in breakage or damage.

In the hinge of the present invention, the outer frame hinge fitting may have a reinforcing portion projecting in a surface direction between the outer frame side base portion and the outer frame side extending portion. By doing so, the strength of the inclined surface can be increased, and the possibility of the play ball staying on the upper surface of the outer frame hinge fitting can be further reduced compared to the case where the reinforcing portion is not provided.

In the hinge of the present invention, the side surface of the outer frame hinge fitting that is the front side when attached to the game machine is bent upward, and the side surface that is the side surface side when attached to the game machine. It may be characterized in that one of the is folded downwards. By doing so, the strength of the outer frame hinge fitting can be increased compared to when it is not bent.

The hinge of the present invention may be characterized in that the outer frame side extending portion has a plurality of through holes. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the weight as compared with the case where the through hole is not provided.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an outline of the configuration of the hinge 20. FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the outer frame fixing portion 30. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the outer frame hinge fitting 40. As shown in FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the outer frame hinge fitting 40 is fixed to the outer frame fixing portion 30. FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an outline of the configuration of the main body hinge fitting 50. As shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an outline of the configuration of the front frame hinge fitting 60. As shown in FIG.

Next, the configuration of hinge 20, which is an example of an embodiment of the present invention, will be described in detail. This hinge 20 is a hinge that is arranged at the lower side of the outer frame of the game machine and pivots the main body frame and the front frame to the outer frame so that they can be opened and closed. It should be noted that the embodiments and drawings described below illustrate a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and are not used for the purpose of limiting to these configurations, and do not depart from the gist of the present invention. It can be changed as appropriate within the range. Also, the same or similar reference numerals are given to corresponding components in each figure.

As shown in FIG. 1, the hinge 20 includes an outer frame hinge fitting 40 fixed to the upper surface side of the outer frame (not shown) via an outer frame fixing portion 30 fixed to the outer frame (not shown), and a body frame (not shown). It is provided with a main body hinge metal fitting 50 fixed to the lower surface side and a front frame hinge metal fitting 60 fixed to the lower surface side of the front frame (not shown). A hinge (not shown) disposed on the outer frame connects the main body frame and the front frame to the outer frame so that the main body frame and the front frame can be opened and closed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame fixing portion 30 is formed by integrally forming a thick base portion 32 and a thin extension portion 34 with an inclined portion 36 interposed therebetween. A convex portion 38 having a curved top surface is provided on the surface of the inclined portion 36, and a plurality of through holes 39 are provided on the base portion 32, respectively. Since the protruding portion 38 having a curved top surface is provided as described above, when the main frame or the front frame of the game machine is closed, the main frame (not shown) or the front frame (not shown) is pushed by the weight of the outer frame hinge fitting 40. Even if deflection occurs in the direction, the outer frame hinge fitting 40 is supported from below by the curved top surface as it closes, and is guided upward to the position where no deflection occurs. In addition, since the base portion 32 is provided with a plurality of through holes 39, it contributes to weight reduction as compared with the case where the through holes 39 are not provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the outer frame hinge fitting 40 includes an outer frame side base portion 42 fixed to the upper surface side of the outer frame (not shown) and an inclined surface extending obliquely downward from one end side of the outer frame side base portion 42. and an outer frame side extending portion 46 extending in a direction substantially parallel to the outer frame side base portion 42 from the side surface facing the outer frame base portion 42 side of the inclined portion 44. is. The outer frame side base portion 42 of the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 is provided with a shaft portion 43 protruding upward on the upper surface, and a bearing portion 52 (see FIG. 5) provided on the lower surface side of the main body hinge metal fitting 50. , the body frame (not shown) is rotatably hinged to the outer frame (not shown). When the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 is fixed to the outer frame (not shown), the side surface located on the side surface side is bent toward the outer frame fixing portion 30 to form a side surface 48a, and the side surface located on the front side is bent. is bent in the direction opposite to the outer frame fixing portion 30 to form the side surface 48b. By bending the side surfaces in opposite directions in this manner, the possibility of the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 being curved or distorted can be reduced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the inclined portion 44 is provided with a projection through-hole 45 through which a part of the projection 38 provided on the outer frame fixing portion 30 penetrates. Therefore, when the outer frame fixing portion 30 and the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 are fixed, part of the convex portion 38 penetrates the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 and can support the lower portion of the main body hinge metal fitting 50 . In addition, a reinforcing portion 49 is provided between the inclined portion 44 and the outer frame side extension portion 46 . Since the outer frame hinge fitting 40 has the inclined portion 44 formed of the inclined surface, the distance between the inclined portion 44 and the outer frame side extending portion 46 is greater than in the case where the inclined portion 44 is not provided. Although the possibility of bending at a position may relatively increase, the possibility of bending can be reduced by providing the reinforcing portion 49 .

Furthermore, the outer frame side extending portion 46 is provided with a through hole 47 at a position communicating with the through hole 39 provided in the outer frame fixing portion 30 . This contributes to weight reduction as compared with the case where the through holes 47 are not provided.

As shown in FIG. 5, the main body hinge metal fitting 50 has a bearing portion 52 fitted to the shaft portion 43 of the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 on the bottom side, and a bearing portion 62 of the front frame hinge metal fitting 60 on the top side (see FIG. 6). ) and a shaft portion 53 to be fitted therein, and a standing portion 54 having a substantially vertical side surface is provided. The main body hinge metal fitting 50 is fixed to the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 (not shown) by fitting the bearing portion 52 and the shaft portion 43 in a state where the main body frame (not shown) is fixed to the standing portion 54 . , the main body frame fixed to the main body hinge fitting 50 is hinged so as to be openable and closable.

As shown in FIG. 6, the front frame hinge metal fitting 60 has a bearing portion 62 on the lower surface side to be fitted with the shaft portion 53 of the main body hinge metal fitting 50, and a standing portion 64 erected at a substantially right angle on one side surface. is provided. The front frame hinge metal fitting 60 is configured by fitting the bearing portion 62 and the shaft portion 53 in a state where the front frame (not shown) is fixed to the standing portion 64 , so that the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 is attached to the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 via the main body hinge metal fitting 50 . The front frame (not shown) fixed to the front frame hinge fitting 60 is hingedly joined to the outer frame (not shown) fixed to the front frame (not shown). By doing so, the main body frame and the front frame can be hingedly joined to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable.

According to the hinge 20 of the embodiment detailed above, the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 is provided with the inclined portion 44 extending obliquely downward from one end side of the outer frame side base portion 42 to form an inclined surface. Therefore, even if the game ball falls on the upper portion of the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 for some reason, the game ball falls from the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 along the inclined surface. Therefore, when the hinge 20 is closed, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the game ball on the outer frame hinge fitting 40 is caught and the hinge 20 is prevented from closing.

Further, when the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 is fixed to the upper surface of the outer frame fixing portion 30, the convex portion 38 penetrates the through hole 47 provided in the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40, and the top surface of the convex portion 38 extends to the outer frame. Since it is located between the surface of the side base portion 42 and the surface of the outer frame side base portion 42, when the hinge 20 is closed, the main body hinge metal fitting 50 or the front frame hinge metal fitting 60 is pushed by the weight of the main body frame (not shown) or the front frame (not shown). Even when bent downward, the lower surface of the main body hinge fitting 50 or the front frame hinge fitting 60 is guided upward along the top surface of the protrusion 38, contacts the outer frame hinge fitting 40, and is damaged. and the possibility of being damaged.

Furthermore, since the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 is provided with the reinforcing portion 49 at the inclined portion 44 located between the outer frame side base portion 42 and the outer frame side extending portion 46, the outer frame hinge metal fitting 40 is compared with the case without the reinforcing portion 49. As a result, the strength of the inclined portion 44 can be increased.

Furthermore, since the outer frame hinge fitting 40 is formed by bending the side surfaces 48a and 48b in the direction of the outer frame fixing portion 30 and the opposite direction, the strength of the outer frame hinge fitting 40 can be increased.

Since the plurality of through holes 39 are provided in the outer frame fixing portion 30, the outer frame fixing portion 30 can be formed to be lightweight.

It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms as long as they fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

As shown in the above-described embodiments, it can be used in the field of hinges, particularly as hinges for game machines.

20 Hinge 30 Outer frame fixing part 32 Base part 34 Extension part 36 Inclined part 38 Convex part 39 Through hole 40 Outer frame hinge metal fitting 42 Outer frame side base part 43 Axial portion 44 Inclined portion 45 Convex through-hole 46 Outer frame side extension 47 Through-hole 48a Side surface 48b Side surface 49 Reinforcing portion 50 Main hinge fitting 52 Bearing portion 53 .

Claims (4)

An outer frame hinge metal fitting disposed at the lower side of the game machine and fixed to the outer frame via an outer frame fixing portion, and a main body member covering the front surface of the outer frame are hingedly connected to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame. and a front frame hinge fitting for hinge-connecting the front frame covering the front surface of the body member to the outer frame so that it can be opened and closed,
The outer frame hinge fitting includes an outer frame side base fixed to the upper surface of the outer frame fixing portion, an inclined surface extending from one end side of the outer frame side base and inclined obliquely upward, and the inclined surface. an outer frame side extension portion extending in a direction horizontal to the outer frame side base portion from the side opposite to the outer frame side base portion ;
The outer frame hinge fitting has a side surface that becomes the front side when attached to the game machine and is bent upward, and one of the side surfaces that becomes the side surface side when attached to the game machine is bent downward. characterized by being folded into
hinge. The outer frame hinge fitting is made of metal and has a through hole in the inclined surface,
The outer frame fixing portion has a convex portion that can pass through the through hole,
When the outer frame hinge fitting is fixed to the upper surface of the outer frame fixing portion, part of the protrusion penetrates through the through hole, and the top surface of the protrusion extends from the surface of the outer frame side extending portion. is also located at a position close to the outer frame side base,
A hinge according to claim 1 . The outer frame hinge fitting has a reinforcing portion projecting in the surface direction between the outer frame side base portion and the outer frame side extension portion,
3. A hinge according to claim 1 or 2. The outer frame side extension part has a plurality of through holes,
A hinge according to any one of claims 1 to 3 .

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